God had given them everything that was valuable to them. In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat for he grants sleep to those he loves. Consider solomons words in the third verse of psalm 127. The book of psalms is a collection of individual songs and poems, each numbered. Psalm 127 is one such pilgrim psalm, which is attributed to solomon and uses everyday activities, such as house building, civil defence, manual employment and the rearing of a family, to proclaim their dependence on god. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 127 and more. Psalm chapter 127 matthew henry complete commentary on. Psalm 127 is the 127th psalm of the book of psalms, generally known in english by its first verse, in the king james version, except the lord build the house. Psalms 127 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Psalm 127 csb psalm 127 the blessing of the lord a. Apr 10, 2011 then the third reason, and the one i want us to look at in more detail, is that this sounds like something solomon would have written. In singing this psalm we must have our eye up unto god for success in all our undertakings and a blessing upon all our comforts and enjoyments, because every creature is that to us which he makes it to be and no more. This is a familypsalm, as divers before were statepoems and churchpoems.
All building and watching and getting up early and going to bed late. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. But psalm 127 teaches us that you can rest in gods blessing because all that you need comes from god. Psalms 127 nlt psalm 127 a song for pilgrims bible. Most people will say that a father and a mother build the house, and soldiers defend the city or country. Unless the lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good. Proper exegetical study of psalm 127 is often clouded by unnecessary baggage. This psalm calls you to recognize and acknowledge that god is the true builder and that all you do must be done in an attitude of humble dependence upon him. He was inspired by god when he wrote these words, yet, if you look at the end of his life you will find that. It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat. Psalm 121 127 king james version kjv 121 i will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
Unless the lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. You will hear john pipers voice and watch his pen underline, circle, make connections, and scribble notes all to help you learn to read gods word for yourself. Most believe solomon to be the author, yet it is possible that the psalm was composed by david for solomon. Psalm 127 erv a song from solomon for going up to the. Now the five books of psalms that i have already mentioned parallel the pentateuch, or the first five books of the bible.
However, this psalm calls for god to build the house and watch over the city. Study psalm 127 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Articles sermons topics books podcasts filter resources by ask pastor john. Unless the lord builds the house,the builders labor in vain. These presuppositions hindered the understanding of the psalm and the resolution of specific problems in the psalm. It is a companion to psalm 128 as the theme of family dominates both. Psalm 127 our blog is a description of one familys adventure in homeschooling and life, as we seek to honor jesus with all we do. Presuppositions have torn this psalm away from its historical situation. In some ways that doesnt seem that a long time but seven and a half years ago i was still in my thirties, now im in my mid40s. The bible book of psalm with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Study the bible online using commentary on psalm 127. Introduction psalm 127 is one of the most practical passages in the bible. As many times as ive read psalms 127, ive never thought to capture the beauty in illustrations.
Alfred edersheim, in the golden diary of heart converse with jesus in the book of psalms, 1877. Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway. Look at the book god gives his beloved sleep psalm 127. Sons are indeed a heritage from the lord, offspring, a reward. In psalm 127 solomon deals with the one who cannot seem to stop working. Unless the lord builds a house, its builders labor over it in vain. Psalms 127 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
For evidence of this, let us look at book five of the psalms, that is, psalms 107 to 150. How to build a household of faith psalm 127 1 2 australian. Psalm 127 kjv except the lord build the house, they bible. He having a house to build, a city to keep, and seed to raise up to his father, david directs him to look up to god, and to depend upon his providence, without which. Except the lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it.
Those first five books were designed by god to give us the pattern of gods working in a human life, or in the whole of. They are also the two areas which often compete with each other for our attention and energy. The book of psalms is the third section of the hebrew bible, and a book of the christian old testament. Many collections preceded this final compilation of the psalms. Unless the lord builds the house psalm 127 april 10, 2011. Psalm 127 tells people to remember that it was god who saved their city from enemies. Unless the lord builds the house,they labor in vain who build it. Unless the lord protects a city,guarding it with sentries will do no go. It is vain for you builders or watchmen, or other persons engaged in any design, which to you seems important. The whole intention of the psalm is to assert the truth which the book of proverbs. You see for yourself whether the meaning is really there. Unless the lord builds a house,the work of the builders is wasted. Jesus is not a fanatic ceo that needs you to render to him anxious toil.
Your range will extend only to the last verse verse 5. A wisdom psalm after the pattern of psalm 1, solomon challenges us to a godcentered. Psalm 127 the blessing of the lord a song of ascents. A nation is only as strong as its family structure. Psalm 127 a song for pilgrims ascending to jerusalem. Viewed as one of the degrees in christian virtue, the ninth, the psalm is directed against self reliance. Today we will be exploring the book of psalm 2 meaning verse by verse. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Rest in parenting will not come through getting our children to nap during the day and sleep during the night. Now viewing scripture range from the book of psalms chapter 127. It is not a book separated into chapters, like the other books of the bible. The war horse is a false hope for salvation, and by its great might it cannot rescue. Nor is there any thing in this psalm which gives us just ground to question whether solomon was the author of it or no.
In vain you get up early and stay up late, working hard to have enough food yes, he gives sleep to the one he loves. Solomon, the wisest and richest of kings, after having proved, both from experience and careful observation, that. They would unite their voices in joyful praise, as they journeyed to attend one of the three pilgrim festivals. In our workaholic society christian men often have misplaced priorities. In a way this psalm is the flipside of the book of ecclesiastes which is all about the emptiness or vanity of living life without god at the center. Who builds the house and who defends the city from marauders. Johannah bluedorn has brought these scriptures to life in a whole new way and for a whole new audience. It deals with two areas of our life that demand most of our time and cause us the most trouble. Psalm 127 gods work in building houses, cities, and families.
Articles sermons topics books podcasts filter resources by. At that time psalms appears also to have been used as a title for the entire section of the hebrew ot canon more commonly known as the writings see lk 24. It was god who let them do the other things in the psalm. You will hear john pipers voice and watch his pen underline, circle, make connections, and scribble notes. As you look into the book of psalms, you can see that in many cases the titles refer to the author. Unless the lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. The steps or degrees in this psalm, though distinctly marked, are not so regular as in some others. Psalms 127, new living translation nlt the bible app. The two areas are those of our work and our family. Human creativity with god psalm 104 book 5 psalms 107150 god undergirds all work and productivity psalm 107 virtues for those in business psalm 112 participating in gods work psalm 1 producing true value at work psalms 127 the work of marriage, raising children, and caring for parents psalm 127, 128, 9. Producing true value at work psalms 127 bible commentary. But with jehovahs help, you will truly come to appreciate that sons are an inheritance from jehovah.
Unless the lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Behold, the eye of the lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love. Miss bluedorn uses her own intricate drawings to bring these age old words alive to small children. Ecclesiastes teaches us that, without god, work and life and home lose their meaning. In this lab, john piper reminds us that jesus is a king that loves to give. Only 5 verses exist for psalms chapter 127 chapter 150 is the last chapter. No success in city or family without gods blessing and protection, psalms 127. In jewish tradition psalm 127 is recited as part of a thanksgiving service after childbirth. Psalms 127 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. Enrich your faith and grow in spiritual maturity with the incredible bible study and devotional books listed below. Psalm 127 niv bible unless the lord builds the house. Sandy is the wife of a retired air force chaplain, and they are very good friends of my parents. From the psalm itself it would seem that it was composed mainly with reference to one who was.
The sentiments and style are such as agree well with the idea that solomon was the author, and the whole psalm might have been introduced into the book of proverbs without any manifest discrepancy with the general character and style of that book. The bible is wonderful as literature for even small children. Psalms 127 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Look, children are a gift of the lord, and the fruit of the womb is a reward. Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway plus. Psalm bible book with full chapters new international. Psalms 127, new international version niv the bible app. Psalms 127 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible.
A ascents awake build builders builds city guard guards house in it its keeps labor lord of over solomon song stand the they unless vain watches watchman watchmen who ot. This psalm introduces the apparent paradox of gods sovereignty and human responsibility. Unless the lord watches over the city,the guards stand watch in vain. Alfred edersheim, in the golden diary of heart converse with jesus in the book of psalms.
It is entitled as we read it for solomon, dedicated to him by his father. Let us take a look at psalm 127 meaning verse by verse in our study today. She turned to look at meand we recognized each other. Therefore, it is not correct to speak of psalms chapter 127, but of the 127th psalm, or psalm 127, or psalm number 127, or similar. The 127th psalm by johannah bluedorn is an inviting childrens book taken right from scripture. Or rather, of solomon, as this particle is generally used in this book. This usually means the land god gave to each family in israel. Its an ongoing series of 812 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher.
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